🇳🇬 Nigeria — 2026 Calendar
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Upcoming Public Holidays
- Thu, Oct 1National Day
- Thu, Oct 1Independence Day
- Sun, Nov 1National Youth Day
- Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
- Mon, Dec 28Boxing Day
January
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
March
- Id el FitrFri, Mar 20
April
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
May
- Children's DayWed, May 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Id el KabirWed, May 27
- Worker's DayFri, May 1
June
- Democracy DayFri, Jun 12
- Islamic New YearTue, Jun 16
August
- Birthday of Muhammad (Mawlid)Tue, Aug 25
October
- National DayThu, Oct 1
- Independence DayThu, Oct 1
November
- National Youth DaySun, Nov 1
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
Nigeria has 16 holidays, festivals, and observances in 2026. Browse the complete calendar below.
🇳🇬 Frequently Asked Questions — Nigeria Holidays 2026
- How many public holidays does Nigeria have in 2026?
- Nigeria has 16 public holidays in 2026, with a total of 16 holidays, festivals, and observances throughout the year.
- What are the main public holidays in Nigeria?
- The main events in Nigeria include New Year's Day, Children's Day, Democracy Day, Id el Fitr, National Day.
- When is the next holiday in Nigeria?
- The next upcoming holiday in Nigeria is National Day on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
- Is there a complete national calendar for Nigeria 2026?
- Yes, this page provides the complete Nigeria 2026 national calendar with 16 holidays, festivals, and observances.
- When are the collective leave days in Nigeria for 2026?
- Collective leave dates in Nigeria for 2026 are set by the government. See the public holidays table above for the complete list.
Holiday data for Nigeria is sourced from official government gazettes and verified against multiple public sources.
